CPRS Job Listing

The current vacancy is in the Sports Division of the Community Services Department. The current work schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm with a schedule change during the Fall/Winter Youth Basketball Season to include Saturdays.

*The salary is pending Council approval. The proposed rate is $28.9452 to $36.1486 per hour.

Under direction, provides, oversees and coordinates assigned recreation programs, activities, and operations within the Community Services Department; plans and organizes special events associated with specific recreation programs; develops, oversees, and evaluates recreation programs; supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of part-time staff, part-time temporary seasonal employees, and volunteers responsible for providing assigned recreation program services and activities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics.   This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Areas of assignment may include Youth and Adult Sports, Youth Services, and Special Events.
2. Coordinates and oversees operational activities for assigned recreation programs, services and activities for various ages including youth sports, fee and contract classes, youth and teen afterschool program, senior programs, specialty classes, camps, excursions, special events, and related recreation activities.
3. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for providing recreation services; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
4. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs and reviews with appropriate management staff and implements improvements.
5. Coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned recreation services and activities. Assigns work activities and projects and monitors work flow.
6. Reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
7. Recruits, selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates part-time staff, part-time temporary staff, and volunteers; provides and coordinates staff training; prepares staff work schedules and assignments; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
8. Participates in the development and administration of assigned program budget(s) and forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and recommends expenditures and recommends adjustments as necessary.
9. Plans and organizes special events including ordering supplies and equipment and contracting outside services as necessary; performs a variety of administrative duties including overseeing the program registration process.
10. Evaluates community needs and interests and ensures that facilities, programs, and activities are meeting changing needs of the community; recommends new recreation programs to meet community needs; Promotes and develops marketing campaigns. Assists in the marketing of assigned recreation programs to the community; oversees and participates in designing, preparing, and distributing publicity including press releases, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and printed schedules; coordinates and develops monthly calendar of activities and special events; forecasts trends and develops curriculum.
11. Provides facility management for assigned centers including ensuring facilities are safe and properly maintained; maintains inventory of recreational equipment and supplies.
12. Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and forms.
13. Coordinates assigned recreation programs and activities with those of other programs, divisions, and outside agencies and organizations.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED   Community Services Supervisor, Community Services Superintendent or Community Services Director 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED  Part-Time Community Services Personnel and Volunteers

CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIP: 
This position has the majority of its interaction with the public, community service groups, vendors, and with other City employees.

e public, community service groups, vendors, and with other City employees.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class are as follows:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 
 

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in the field of recreation and community services in a City with similar programs and services.
• Lead experience is desirable.

Education:     
 

• Education equivalent to the completion of high school supplemented by two years of college courses in the field of recreation or a related field. 

Licenses and Certifications:
 

• Possession of a State of California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance program.
• Must obtain First Aid, CPR within six months of employment date.

Knowledge of:  
 

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive recreation program.
• Theories, principles, and practices in the field of recreation.
• Current trends in recreation/education/developmental programs.
• Techniques of assessing program needs.
• Program content for specialized community activities.
• Techniques used in public relations and customer services practices.
• Methods and techniques utilized in advertising and public information.
• Standard program evaluation methods.
• Rules and equipment used in assigned recreation program area.
• Accounting, purchasing, and budgeting practices.
• Research and report writing methods and techniques.
• Project management skills.
• Local government organization and the functions and practices of a municipal recreation unit.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Methods and techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures within the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:
 

• Develop, plan, promote, and implement varied recreation programs.
• Prepare publicity concerning new or ongoing recreation offerings.
• Elicit community and organization support for programs.
• Recruit, select, train, and evaluate part-time and seasonal staff.
• Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
• Analyze and evaluate community needs and work with community organizations in developing recreation programs.
• Understand community needs in a variety of recreation areas and evaluate activities according to those needs.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks; exercise sound independent judgment within departmental guidelines.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Prepare clear and concise schedules and reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity and tact that allows for effective interaction and communications with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Environmental Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works under typical office conditions with exposure to computer screens, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee will also be required to perform work in an outdoor environment and group setting; required to drive to various sites within and outside of the City.
 
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time. Essential functions may also require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or driving a vehicle.
 
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; climb or balance on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, and bend at the waist; crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math, and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people, and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks and projects; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work.

Supplemental Information:

EMERGENCY SERVICES:
All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.  Employees must complete the required FEMA courses within six months of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Final appointments may be subject to a selection interview with the Department Director or designee and the remaining conditional steps in the hiring process.  This position requires a conditional employment offer based on the successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Norco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military and veteran status.   The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact Human Resources prior to the filing deadline.   We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
All employment offers are conditional based on the successful completion of a background investigation, physical and drug and alcohol screening at city expense and conducted by a physician designated by the city.  All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.  Reference checks will be conducted by the City to include at least the following: (1) verification/reference from current and past employers, (2) fingerprinting and Department of Justice criminal background check, and (3) confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and/or diploma/degrees.

DRUG SCREENING:
In accordance with the City’s drug free workplace policy, all employment offers are conditional and based on successful completion of drug test.

E-VERIFY:
The City of Norco is an E-Verify employer.  E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.
 
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Deadline to apply at Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | City of Norco Job Opportunities is July 10, 2025, at 6PM.